Education InequalityIntroductionChildren are going to school today. They will learn math, reading, and writing along with other topics that should help each child become a well-rounded, highly educated individual. The main question is: do all children learn and develop in the same way? Aside from the delays a child may have as an individual, children may not be taught the same standards at all levels. We, as a society, may not see the immediate concern arising from such inequality; we can look to the past to see that there is a perpetual cycle of inequality that may never change without intervention from those who need it now. Areas populated by more Hispanic or black households are assumed to be at the lower end of the ranking. spectrum in terms of income and education, while those living in a higher population of white families are at the higher end of the spectrum. The question to ask is whether the statistics support this hypothesis. We will look at six Colorado schools and what the economic conditions are like in these areas. Is there a correlation between funding for these schools and racial/economic inequities? We will also discuss the literature on inequality and education. Finally, we will take a look at how the literature compares to local statistics in the state. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that there is sufficient data to demonstrate that low-income minorities experience educational inequality. Hopefully by the end of this article we can begin to see that change is necessary. This change will be based on equity and equality so that basic education needs are met and all children are empowered to engage and succeed. low-income areas with schools and education that reflect those numbers. Comparing state statistics with the literature highlights the importance of the need to change this inequality. Changes can be made, but at every step an obstacle seems to put an end to any change. When faced with the opportunity to invest more money in schools, it tends to be rejected, and many ask, “Why should I care?” Walter Cronkite once said, “Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is small compared to that of an ignorant nation. This opportunity means that students can have books and learning materials. This possibility means that education can be equal in an unequal country. The money and resources we invest in every school now give way to a future where welfare programs are reduced because of the things we do today. I say it's worth the money to see this gap closed.